Statue of Limitations

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LeBron James Calls for Unity, Then Takes Swipe at Trump

By Tom Withers / Associated Press Aug 16, 2017 "The only way for us to get better as a society and for us to get better as people is love," the NBA star says. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Charlottesville

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Fascism Made Charlottesville Violence Inevitable

Juan Cole / Truthdig Aug 16, 2017 Organizers were emboldened by the knowledge that Donald Trump is a right-wing billionaire who is generally supportive of their goals. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Defiant Trump Renews Criticism of ‘Both Sides’ in Protest

By Julie Pace and Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press Aug 16, 2017 Some of the president's comments mirror rhetoric from the far-right fringe. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Once Again Blames ‘Both Sides’ for Charlottesville Violence

By Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press Aug 15, 2017 The president lays blame on liberal groups in addition to white supremacists for the violence in Charlottesville, Va. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Trump, Deplorables and the Lie of the ‘Noble Cause’

By Mark Lloyd Aug 15, 2017 The roots of racism run deep in America. Trump's presidency has emboldened right-wingers and white supremacists to fight to preserve their legacy. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Unwillingness to Denounce Violence Is Trump’s Political Strategy

Robert Reich / Truthdig Aug 15, 2017 Two days later, the president finally condemns violent white supremacists. But it’s too little, too late. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Protests, Vigils Around U.S. Decry White Supremacist Rally

By Jennifer Peltz and Phuong Le / Associated Press Aug 14, 2017 People converged around the country Sunday to denounce hatred and racism. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The President Keeps Blowing His Racist Dog Whistle

The Rev. Madison Shockley / Truthdig Aug 14, 2017 Trump's Charlottesville statements offer white supremacists the thin cover of being only part of the problem. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert E. Lee Still Divides and Kills

Harvey Wasserman / Truthdig Aug 14, 2017 The icon of the Confederacy and architect of its defeat cost humanity uncounted lives—right up to now. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Journalist Facing a Gun Captures a Viral Photo in Charlottesville

Greg Palast / Truthdig Aug 14, 2017 Zach D. Roberts records an image of four white neo-Nazis beating a black man. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )